NCLEX-PN
Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
A nurse is administering blood to a patient who has a low hemoglobin count.
Question 1 of 5
The patient asks how long the RBC last in the body? The correct response is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red blood cells have a lifespan of approximately 120 days.
Extract:
The patient with DM has flu.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is more appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flu can disrupt glucose control, making frequent monitoring critical.
Extract:
A 35-year-old male has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for five years and now is unable to urinate.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following would you most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomic neuropathy can impair bladder function, causing urinary retention in long-term diabetes.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 13 year-old following spinal fusion for scoliosis. Which of the following interventions is appropriate in the immediate post-operative period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintain in a flat position, logrolling as needed. The bed should remain flat for at least the first 24 hours to prevent injury.
Question 5 of 5
An adult had an open cholecystectomy and has an open wound. The client refuses to look at the area during the dressing change. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refusing to look at the wound suggests difficulty accepting a change in body image post-cholecystectomy, a common emotional response.